Planet X RT-58 Alloy 105 5800 Road Bike

High quality 6061-T6 Alloy frame and carbon fork Endurance geometry and vibration-dampening design for long distance comfort Groupset: Shimano 105 11-speed Weight: circa 8.5kg (depending on size) The Planet X RT-58 frame is crafted from 6061-T6 alloy and utilises the same geometry and design features as our acclaimed carbon sportive bike, the RT-58.

This means that the RT-58 Alloy provides the same great all-day riding joy, proven in our local playing grounds the Peak District home to some of the most famous and revered cycling ascents and descents the world over.

As brutal as it is beautiful, the Peak District gifts us with a perfect testing ground for our bikes and our RT-58 Alloy has certainly passed with flying colours. Designed with sports and recreational riding in mind, RT-58 Alloy is comfortable thanks to its long chain stays and tall head tube, which provides a slightly more upright riding position, helping to absorb vibrations and putting less strain on the wrists and shoulders. Constructed out of 6061 T6 heat-treated alloy, the chunky downtube and tapered headtube of the RT-58 Alloy offers a strong and sure-footed ride.

Like the carbon RT-58, it lends itself to sportive style rides - long days in the saddle, eating up the miles. Taking all the best bits from its carbon brother, the RT-58 performs superbly wherever it's deployed.

Groupset: Shimano's 105 5800 groupset introduces 11-speed gearing at a new even lower price point.

105 features all of Shimano's top-level technology and performance, trimmed and trickled down to a seriously competitive price point. Shifting finesse, ergonomics, drivetrain and durability are second to none with 105. It provides some serious competition to other brands 11-speed groupsets.

Our Shimano 105 pick comes with a broad gear ratio so you'll have plenty in reserve for the steepest climbs. Shimano's smooth acting 5800 brakeset takes charge of pulling you up to a halt and provides huge amount of brake modulation for effortless stopping power. Featuring a Hollowtech 2 chainset that's light on weight and high on stiffness the Shimano 105 groupset offers faultless performance and durability that you trust mile after mile, season after season.

WheelsetExal XR3 rims on Quando 11-speed hub wheelset provide a firm foundation for your best cycling efforts. These durable wheels are ready to tackle and road and deliver top notch performance however you ride.

Finishing Kit: weve capped this bike build off with high quality finishing kit from Italian aces San Marco, plus Selcof.

With a combined package of this quality, you're getting a truly excellent bike and amazing value for money. The RT-58 Alloy is the ideal training and winter-savvy bike, staying close to the performance of your summer fair weather bike, whilst making the transition between seasons smooth, without incurring a gigantic price tag.